john pawson on minimalism and the monks who were inspired by his calvin klein store
designboom catches up with british architect john pawson on minimalism, playfulness and the monks inspired by his calvin klein store design in 1995.
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designboom talks to annabelle selldorf about the art of architecture
designboom talks to the architect about the importance of cultural exchange, equality in architecture, and her penchant for calm spaces.
cybertruck LEGO set designed by tesla fan could actually be made
the set is complete with a trunk and tailgate opening and closing function and can also be expanded with the tesla ETV.
FENDI's roman molds collection by kueng caputo references its rome HQ at design miami/
comprised of ten pieces, the collection is meant to be building blocks that once multiplied, would create a series of intimate rooms.
art basel miami beach: sand chair series by kueng caputo
a collection of all-weather, all-purpose, colorful earthen furniture
apple designs custom trophy with 12-inch silicon wafer for first-ever music awards
the awards, which echo the same visual language used in its line of products, are made from silicon discs, symbolizing the technology that powers apple devices.
and the winners of THE DESIGN PRIZE 2019 are...
philippe starck, virgil abloh, and tomás saraceno were among the radiant roster of creative luminaries to receive a golden madonnina at the gala award ceremony.
metamorphosis: andrea mancuso creates cavernous, ceramic-clad installation for perrier-jouët
the immersive space is inspired by the ethereal atmosphere of the house’s cellars, together with the luminous colors of the vineyards.
analogia project creates glassware collection in shapes of mythological creatures
the rhyton collection includes handblown glass vessels in the shape of animals including snails, hedgehogs, and rams.
andrew kudless sculpts luminous 'strand garden' for perrier-jouët at design miami/
'strand garden' melds kudless' research and development in digital craftsmanship with perrier-jouët's historic ties to the art nouveau era.
perrier-jouët’s l’eden installation blossoms at london design festival
partisan designer noé duchaufour-lawrance creates the immersive ‘l’eden’ experience for perrier-jouët at the 2016 london design festival.
annabel karim kassar architects carefully renovates a 19th-century house in beirut
the renovation project has been shortlisted for the world architecture festival 2019’s future projects awards under the house category.
annabel karim kassar architects develops a new landmark in ajman
the al zorah pavilion in ajman is the first project to be implemented on site as part of the city's redevelopment.
marc newson, daniel arsham, nendo, & wieki somers design timepieces for singapore exhibit
'then now beyond' is on view to the public at malmaison by the hour glass until january 31, 2020.
wieki somers' Hermès shop windows are tape-wrapped still life scenes
the project is comprised of a set of six window displays located along the benelux region over a period of three months.
tesla's bulletproof cybertruck comes with pop-up camper configuration
the highly-anticipated battery-powered cybertruck features a cold-rolled stainless-steel skin and armored glass.
2020 dodge challenger celebrates 50th anniversary with special gold edition
the limited edition celebrates the golden age of muscle cars.
kristalia jazzes up the archetype of the chair through photography series
nine artworks capture the chair in new perspectives, from beautiful landscape shots to nostalgic storyboards.
kensaku oshiro's hole table for kristalia features a large oval cut-out
the table draws influence from natural forms that have been consumed by time.
culturespaces transforms french WWII submarine base into the largest digital art center
adapting the architecture of the submarine base to its advantage, the exhibition will consist of four 16-meter deep basins for the main installations along with six other segments.
silhouette urbaine's multimedia exhibition immerses viewers in art and music in paris
the project has been designed to allow the industrial features of the vast hall to be subtly highlighted within the exhibition.
cristiano bianchi and kristina drapić document pyongyang, north korea's 'model city'
kitsch, colorful, and dramatic, the city's alien architecture makes it difficult to distinguish between reality and theater.
studio O composes symphony of blues installation for beijing design week
comprising 400 graduated fabric panels, the work fills the winter gardens of beijing’s indigo shopping mall, establishing a series of fluid and dynamic spaces.
note design studio selects a 23-color palette for vibia based on architectural elements
called chromatica, the selection ranges from subtle to vibrant and from light to dark.
VIBIA match sculpts lighting compositions of chaotic harmony
converting ceilings into beautiful works of art, the VIBIA match creates bespoke lighting solutions that fit the characteristics and requirements of individual projects.
OMA to redevelop industrial site in eindhoven with housing, offices, and a 'micro forest'
the revived site will seek to address local housing needs, while supporting creative initiatives and tech companies.
FABRICations maximizes interaction with flexible layout of the casco loft in amsterdam
the design concept is based on the idea of creating an open shell, or 'casco' in dutch, where suspended volumes are inserted inside.
EASTERN design office stacks concrete square tubes for house in kyoto
the house comprises four horizontal and two vertical lines of piled up volumes.
EASTERN design office to build the world's biggest greenhouse
the structure's roof is designed to imitate the topography of the surrounding valley.
contemporary meets culture for downtown editions at dubai design week 2019
the curation highlighted how regional creatives merge fresh, contemporary designs together with local cultural traditions and craft.
fernando mastrangelo sculpts hand-dyed mirrors to reflect beauty of dubai
from its sunsets to waterways, fernando mastrangelo's mirrors each reflect a geographical narrative of dubai.
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Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 all competitions
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026 
2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027 
New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027 
